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CW03 LWK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,754 mi
Last recorded133,754 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 LWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 133,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear abs wiring loose

Front brake flexi pipe loose

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 133,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear abs wiring loose

Front brake flexi pipe loose

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 120,758 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,662 miles

Central Upper stop light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 110,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Upper stop light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,065 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,587 miles

Sheilds limiting inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 71,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,947 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 65,084 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 65,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,100 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 58,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,887 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,719 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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CW03 LWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW03 LWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW03 LWK registered?

CW03 LWK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is CW03 LWK safe to buy?

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